The mission of Riverton CUSD #14 is to create a nurturing environment where we challenge our students to reach their highest potential.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Riverton CUSD #14 is to create a nurturing environment where we challenge our students to reach their highest potential.

All individual Continuous School Improvement Plans will be developed from Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Based (SMART) goals, and relate to the Strategic Goals of the District to provide improved continuity and cohesion within the District.

GOAL #1: Maximize Learning

VISION STATEMENT: The District will offer challenging and diverse curriculum opportunities which provide for the needs, interests, and aspirations of all students in order to achieve their future educational and life goals.

OBJECTIVE #1: Update and improve the learning continuum in all buildings of the District through consistency in learning standards and continuity between buildings

Consistently align learning standards with fidelity in all buildings of the District, utilizing consistent, continuous documentation that is monitored and updated

Develop a comprehensive learning continuum for all core subjects (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Fine and Applied Arts) through District standards alignment for exposure and mastery

Implement Standards-Based Grading at Riverton Elementary School to improve the reporting of student-achievement levels

Implement Standards-Based Assessments at Riverton Middle School and Riverton High School utilizing technology to analyze individual levels of student achievement

Develop a social-emotional learning continuum for all buildings of the District, incorporating the Illinois State Social-Emotional Learning Standards

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OBJECTIVE #2: Develop comprehensive instructional guides to be used as tools for new and inexperienced teachers, and adequately pace content and mastery for all teachers

Create instructional guides by building, subject, and grade level to be published using common documentation throughout the District

Plan for and implement Competency-Based Education at Riverton High School through the assessing of individual student-achievement levels and individual student interests

Integrate technology into curriculum and instructional planning, when appropriate, through the use of online-instructional materials, research-based, academic interventions, and elective courses

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OBJECTIVE #3: Improve the effectiveness, cohesion, and productivity of the professional development plan for the District to target specific areas for improvement as identified by student achievement data, and improve the capacity of the instructional staff

Implement a professional development plan for the District that utilizes data to target specific areas for improvement, and is reviewed biennially

Develop processes and procedures for approving professional development activities that are related to the Strategic Plan or School Improvement Plans, and improving the implementation and application of approved professional development activities for all employees of the District

​GOAL #2: Financial Stability

VISION STATEMENT: The District shall develop and maintain a responsible annual budget structured to support all programs and operations while working within its means and ensuring funding for long-term needs

Provide quarterly progress reports to the Board of Education regarding the budget and fund balances for the current fiscal year

Report tentative projections for the budget of the following fiscal year in second half of the current fiscal year

Provide recommendations to the Board of Education for the usage of reserves while maintaining financial stability in February of each year

Communicate financial progress and updates to the school community quarterly

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OBJECTIVE #2: Prioritize expenditures to effectively meet all District goals

Develop a comprehensive list of all instructional resources in the District, including textbooks and technological devices

Create a long-term budget for replacing instructional materials and technology to remain progressive and current in the usage of materials

Require the usage of data and research when justifying instructional purchases to ensure effectiveness

GOAL #3: Facilities Management

VISION STATEMENT: The District will provide and maintain a safe, efficient, clean, and positive environment that is conducive to learning while generating a sense of pride for the community.

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OBJECTIVE #1: Redevelop, upgrade, and improve the high-quality instructional and extracurricular facilities of the District

Develop and implement a viable process for responsibly utilizing new and additional funding for capital improvements in the District

Create a Facilities Master Plan for the next 10-15 years in the District, prioritizing improvements based on need and the Mission Statement of the District

OBJECTIVE #2: Continue to maintain the quality attendance centers and extracurricular facilities of the District

Utilize the Continuous Improvement Model for the Maintenance Department of the District to improve focus, communication, and initiative

Develop a improved tracking system for the maintenance work of the District in all buildings and extracurricular facilities

Create a recognition program for the maintenance staff to help increase productivity and morale

Develop daily, weekly, and monthly work lists for all maintenance and custodial positions of the District to be reviewing and monitored by Head Custodians and the Maintenance Supervisor

GOAL #4: Community Relations

VISION STATEMENT: The District will provide parents, students, staff, and the community a variety of opportunities to be informed, involved, and welcomed in an effort to promote student success.

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OBJECTIVE #1: Maintain an increased level of communication to the school community using a variety of media

Publish monthly newsletters on the District website and social media page following Board of Education meetings to update the community

Send monthly newsletters to families from the District Office with information on successes, achievements, updates, and progress

Maintain a monthly video blog of the District to celebrate the successes of the District and communicate with the school community

Develop a consistent format for the daily announcements at Riverton Middle School and Riverton High School

Improve the website of the District through cost-effective methods to inform the community, and connect information from all buildings and departments of the District in an easily-accessible location

Collaborate with the surrounding villages and townships to develop an events calendar that is inclusive of all important events in the community

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OBJECTIVE #2: Maintain and improve the communication of student successes in all buildings of the District

Develop a web page on the District website devoted specifically to student successes that connects to all school social media pages

Implement Latin Honors System at Riverton High School to honor additional students for their academic achievements upon graduation

Utilize display monitors to recognize student success and work in all buildings of the District

OBJECTIVE #3: Increase the involvement of families within the community, and develop a greater pride in our school system

Utilize the Continuous Improvement Model for the extracurricular activities of the District with a goal of increasing participation from our students in all activities

Expand the volunteer programs throughout the District by offering a variety of opportunities for families to be involved in the education of the students within the community

Maintain, improve, communicate, and increase participation of the youth activities programs within the District through partnerships with established programs and increasing the availability of programs that are organized by the District